Bowl for Vets raises money for Rolling Thunder

The American Legion Riders Post 181 from Sandwich coordinated "Bowl for Vets" on Jan. 26 at Sandwich Idle Hour Lanes. Cash prizes were awarded for first place – Bobby Wilgus (bowled 919 series), second place – Virgil Range (bowled 844 series), and third place – Dawn Dennison (bowled 827 series). Gary "Names" Vandenbos, vice president of Rolling Thunder Chapter 1 of Illinois, spoke about the organization. Proceeds from the event will be sent to Rolling Thunder to further educate the public about those left behind after previous wars and to protect future veterans. Pictured are Bob Mauer, Bob Lawrence, Rolling Thunder representative Jary Names, Cliff Oleson, Sam Mataya and Juan Jaquez.